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Prince Hitachi of Japan touched the flowers on the wreath that he presented yesterday along with Gene Castagnetti, director of the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, in honor of those buried at National Cemetery of the Pacific. Prince and Princess Hitachi last visited Punchbowl on June 16, 1985, and planted a Fukuji tree.
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Makakilo interchange to close for building
The Makakilo interchange Ramp MB will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow for the excavation of a new concrete barrier wall.The ramp loops from Makakilo Drive (Kapolei-bound) onto the H-1 freeway eastbound.
The contractor will post signs and use portable message boards to provide motorists with advance warning of the closure. Motorists are advised to use caution driving through alternate routes and to allow for extra travel time.
Superintendent gets OK to speak at session
Pointing out that a Miss Universe, the Dalai Lama and Tom Selleck have addressed joint sessions of the state House and Senate, Rep. K. Mark Takai (D, Newtown-Pearl City) said there is nothing wrong with lawmakers meeting in a joint session next week for an address by Schools Superintendent Pat Hamamoto.In fact, he said, it should be done every year.
Hamamoto is scheduled to deliver her address at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Senate chamber.
House Republicans objected to having a joint session for an appointed head of a state department. House Minority Leader Galen Fox (R, Waikiki-Ala Moana) said it would be more appropriate for the chairman of the state Board of Education to address a joint session.
After a 30-minute debate, the House approved a resolution for the joint session, with votes following party lines. All 36 Democrats voted in favor of the resolution. And except for Rep. Corrine Ching (R, Nuuanu-Liliha) and Rep. Bud Stonebraker (R, Kalama Valley-Hawaii Kai), House Republicans voted against.
Senators approved the resolution Wednesday.
Attorney suspended from practicing law
A Honolulu attorney was suspended from practicing law after he failed to cooperate with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel's investigation of his professional conduct in two cases.Jon H. Magarifuji will not be eligible to practice law in the state until he is reinstated by the Supreme Court. He is also not allowed to accept any new retainers, clients or legal matter.
Magarifuji was ordered to return papers, property and unearned advance payments from existing clients.
Officials are continuing their investigation into Magarifuji's conduct.
Police, Fire, Courts
By Star-Bulletin staffHONOLULU
Alert neighbors help foil burglary, police say
Police arrested an 18-year-old man of an unknown address Tuesday after he allegedly burglarized a Makiki man's apartment.About 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, neighbors saw the suspect crouch by an apartment door at 1504 Liholiho St., reach through the window, open the door and walk in, police said. Witnesses called police.
When officers arrived, the suspect fled. Police chased the man on foot and arrested him for first-degree burglary.
LEEWARD OAHU
High-schooler accused of threatening guard
Police arrested a 17-year-old Waipahu High School student yesterday after he allegedly threatened a school security officer.Police said the student made verbal threats against the 47-year-old male officer about 9:30 a.m. Jan. 7.
The student was arrested yesterday for first-degree terroristic threatening and released pending further investigation.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
Small amounts of 'ice' and pot nabbed in raid
Big Island police said they arrested a Hilo man and woman on numerous drug counts after searching their home Wednesday and finding more than five grams of crystal methamphetamine.The 23-year-old woman was released pending further investigation.
Charges are pending against the 25-year-old man, who is being held on four unrelated bench warrants.
Hilo Ice Task Force officers had a warrant to search the Aapi Place home at about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday. In addition to finding crystal methamphetamine, police found 2.4 grams of marijuana.
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